Overview
The Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly known as Section 8) is the Federal Government’s major program for assisting low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments. The participant is free to choose housing that meets their needs such as location to schools, jobs, transportation, and shopping. A family is issued a Housing Voucher and is responsible for finding a suitable housing unit of the family’s choice where the owner agrees to rent under the program. This unit may include the family’s present residence. Rental units must meet Housing Quality Standards as determined by the FWHA. You can search for available housing via the buttons below.
FAQ's
Question: When will I be notified of my place on the waiting list?
You will be notified via the US Postal Service at the address on your application within 90 days of application to inform you of your waiting list status.
Question: If I am the first person in line, will I get a voucher before everyone else?
Answer: No. The waiting list is based on preferences. You place on the waiting list will depend on your preferences, not the order in which your application was received.
Question: How long before I get a voucher?
Answer: Due to a number of factors, we cannot give a time frame for when vouchers will be issued.
Question: Should I call the office to see when vouchers will be given out or where I am on the waiting list?
Answer: No. Due to the high volume of applicants, call will only delay the process. You will receive a letter at your address on record when we have reached your name for determining eligibility.
Question: Do I need to report changes in my address, income, preference and family compositions?
Answer: Yes. Make sure to notify FWHA in writing within 10 days of your change so we can update your file with the correct information in order to determine your place on the waiting list and so we can contact you for eligibility when the time comes.
Question: What does my Waiting List Status Mean?
Answer: It’s in pending status.
- On waitlist – Your waitlist application has been accepted, you are on the waitlist (NOT AN APPROVAL)
- Selected – Your waitlist application has been selected for eligibility. We request that you complete the online eligibility application, so we can determine if you are eligible for the program.
- Issued/offer – Your eligibility application has been moved forward. You will be offered a unit and/or issued a voucher to start your search for a new home to lease
- Approved – You have signed a lease AND are approved and currently living in a FWHA approved unit.